Longcase clock with calendar 1715 - 1725

This longcase clock with calendar was crafted by Daniel Delander, an English clockmaker born in 1678. Time, as marked by clocks, has been an enduring obsession, symbolizing mortality and cosmic order across cultures. Consider the orb and cross finial atop this clock. These are potent symbols of sovereignty, echoing imperial power found in ancient Roman iconography and Christian emblems. This same motif reappears in royal scepters and crowns, its meaning shifting from divine rule to secular authority, yet always signifying dominion. The steady ticking, the clock's rhythmic pulse, evokes the cyclical nature of life. It reminds us of the endless recurrence of the same: birth and decay, day and night. The clock is not merely a tool for measuring time but a complex symbol laden with historical and psychological weight, prompting reflection on our fleeting existence.